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Main Street Theater, Stages Repertory Theatre, and Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company Present Quiara Alegría Hudes’ Elliot Trilogy in February/March 2020

Main Street Theater, Stages Repertory Theatre, and Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company, in connection with Sin Muros: A Latinx Theater Festival at Stages, present Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Quiara Alegría Hudes’ Elliot Trilogy. While all are stand-alone plays, they follow the story of Elliot and his mother across the wars in which they served and through their lives as they strive for peace and connection.

Local Houston-Based Company Launches Into 20 Walmart Locations in Texas

FIREDISC® Cookers Celebrating a Decade of Delicious Innovation

Ten years ago, Griff and Hunter Jaggard began a journey to bring high tech and portability to the gas-cooker market. With a ton of passion and a decade of perseverance, FIREDISC® has become famous for a line of mobile, bullet-proof and high-quality cookers that is taking the industry by storm.

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Continues Online Virtual Presentations and Launches Spanish Language Virtual Presentation Series

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, announced additional online programing through the summer and that the organization is launching Spanish virtual presentations on the first Wednesday of every month at 3 p.m. beginning on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

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New Virtual Programs Created for Black Men to Share Openly about Trauma, Healing and Confronting Bias

On May 28th at 6:00 p.m. cst, The Black Man Project will host an Instagram Live event announcing their first virtual dinner and global research project to capture the the black male experience in contemporary society.

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H-E-B Shelves Primed for New Texas Products

Retailer Issues Statewide Call for 2019 Quest for Texas Best Entries

The search for the finest foods and beverages in the Lone Star State continues with the Sixth Annual H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best contest. The call for entries is now open, submissions will be accepted Wednesday, February 27th through Friday, April 5th. Participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state.

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Local Smooth Jazz And R&B Crooner Darius Owens Musik Is Changing The Game

Local Multi-instrumentalist and Jazz Crooner is changing the game. Darius Owens Musik is prepping for his debut album release on Nov, 5 2019 in honor of his brother who passed.

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Middle School Girls Explore the Technology of Fashion Industry

To excel in the fashion industry, you might not think it’s necessary to have training in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. However, with the emergence of fashion apps, online search capabilities, instant live video feeds and more, the retail fashion world is undergoing disruptive technological changes.Driven by a critical shortage, retail is poised to hire 15% of all computer science graduates according to the National Retail Federation.

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TWEF Presents Community Event: Beats & Beets Garden Party

Powered by: Soulfitgrill on Saturday, April 27, 2019

The Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation (TWEF) is proud to present a free community event, Beats & Beets Garden Party on Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the TWEF Urban Garden.

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Graduating triplets lead this year’s ‘Unconventional Students’ video series

In each of the past five years, Brandon Martin, Rice University’s manager of videography, has chronicled some entering freshmen through their time on campus for his series of “Unconventional Students” videos. As part of this year's series, Martin has featured the Houston-based Tohme triplets, who will graduate May 11. While graduation is emotional for everyone, the Tohmes’ parents will witness all three of their children graduate at once.

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Pop Some Bubbly At The General Public This Valentine’s Day

Live music, complimentary champagne flights and chocolate served all day Feb. 14

There are dozens of ways to impress your better half on Valentine’s Day, but none quite like the romantic experience that The General Public has planned.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Announced as New President of African American Mayors Association

Houston Mayor, Sylvester Turner, accept top leadership role in African American Mayor's Association.

Houston Prepares for Historic Winter Storm

Houston brace yourselves a winter storm is coming unlike we have ever seen. In today’s press briefing Judge Lina Hildago and Mayor Sylvester Turner urged Houstonians to stay at home starting Sunday, Feb. 14 to Tuesday, 16th unless it is absolutely necessary.

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Jose Altuve Delivers Astros Manager Dusty Baker A Birthday Gift In Grand Fashion

“You want to win on his birthday,” Altuve said. “So, I ‘m happy that I did something to help make that happen.”

Ready, Set, Go: Thousands of HISD students begin the 2021-2022 school year

Tens of thousands of Houston Independent School District students returned to classrooms today with an unparalleled amount of support during historically challenging times.

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The Health Museum to Host Community Blood Drive on August 26

The Health Museum in partnership with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will hold a Community Blood Drive. The blood drive will take place on Friday, August 26, 2022, from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm, at The Health Museum – located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, Texas 77004. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

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Experience Classical Music to Ragtime Jazz, Classic Rock, and Beyond with the Houston Symphony

Take a musical journey through time as the Symphony pays homage to over a century of trailblazing Black artists, from classical music to ragtime, jazz, classic rock, and beyond! Rock out to Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze,” dance to Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer,” Florence Price’s exhilarating “Juba” Dance, and much more! This program will also feature an exceptional performance by American Idol contestant Douglas Mills Jr. and students from Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Canadian Conductor, Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, is co-creator of the program.

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Armed robber shot in the face during deadly home invasion is sentenced to 30 years in prison; accomplice still sought

A 21-year-old Houston man who was shot in the face during a home invasion that left the homeowner dead has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.

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The Houston Health Department encourages flu shots ahead of holiday gatherings

Tips to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses

The Houston Health Department urges people get vaccinated now against the flu to allow the vaccine’s full protection to take effect by the upcoming holidays.

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HISD students to share their 2022 vision of MLK’s dream during 27th annual Oratory competition

Houston Independent School District top 12 student finalists will showcase their public speaking skills at the final round of the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory competition. Fourth and fifth grade students will present their composed 3-to-5-minute speeches addressing this year’s topic “What would Dr. King say to us today about hope for tomorrow?”

PERRY HOMES NOW SELLING NEW HOMES IN AUDUBON COMMUNITY IN MAGNOLIA

Perry Homes, one of the largest and most trusted builders in Texas, is expanding in Magnolia.